I was searching for worship music to be a part of my wedding ceremony the first time that I heard John Waller’s song, The Blessing. It was playing on my favorite Christian radio station, I had never heard it before, and I didn’t know who the artist was. I memorized some words from it and went home and looked it up on the internet.
As soon as I heard the song, I knew that it would perfect to play during the part of the wedding ceremony when we lit the unity candle. That part of the ceremony was important to me and my husband because we decided the symbolism of unity needed to include not only the bride and the groom, but each of our children and Christ.
The lyrics of The Blessing
perfectly conveyed our intention for our marriage and for our united family. We really desire to be a blessing for life.
The Artist…
John Waller is a talented songwriter, an awesome singer and a worship leader. He previously was part of a Christian band called According to John, but he made his debut with the album, The Blessing.
The Billboard named Waller as an artist to watch in 2007, and later he was credited as being one of the best new artists in 2007 by Christianity Today.
The Blessing CD
By John Waller / Provident Music Distribution
Worship pastor, songwriter, father of three and superb lyricist John Waller celebrates the blessings God has bestowed upon him with his debut release. The Blessing captures a clean adult contemporary sound with threads of sincere worship and includes the radio hit title track as well as "Identity," "Ancient Words," "Sacred Pages," and more.
The Album…
When I first identified the artist of the song, I immediately went out and got the album and I absolutely love it. The album features the following songs…
Calling for a Flood
Identity
The Blessing (with Mark Hall of Casting Crowns)
Still Calls Me Son
Ancient Words
Breathe on Me
Love to Say Your Name
While I’m Waiting (featured on the Christian video Fireproof)
Something Big
Sacred Pages (with Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown)
Every song on the album is phenomenal praise and worship music that left me with a good feeling. I listen to it all the time and my teenage stepdaughter loves it too. It is uplifting and it is definitely Christian music that your whole family will enjoy.
